Munster vs Ulster
Munster are playing their second consecutive Irish derby after they lost to Leinster in their last match. They will be counting on their home support at Thomond Park to carry them to victory. Both teams have been depleted because of national team call ups for Ireland. Ulster will be hoping that their team is fully recovered from the bug that hit their squad last week, forcing their match against the Sharks to be postponed. Munster gave a good account of themselves in their defeat to Leinster but made errors at crucial stages of the match.
TIP: Munster have selected a youthful looking team with a few players that have come through their Academy while Ulster definitely have the more experienced squad. The visitors have players like Springbok World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen in the team and his experience will be priceless in a high octane match like this. The bookies have Ulster as favourites but I am backing Munster for the upset win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 2.85, Playabets 2.80 and Sunbet 2.85
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Munster vs Ulster
- Munster have won three of the last four matches between these teams
- Ulster won the last match between these sides 36-17.
Latest results for both teams
Munster lost their last match 27-13 to Leinster while Ulster beat the Lions 39-37 in their last match.
PREDICTION
Munster have made no secret that they are going through a rebuilding phase under new manager Graham Roundtree and he will be looking at which of these youngsters can handle the pressure. The home team does have international quality with players like Malakai Fekitoa and Jack O’Donoghue have been selected. Ulster will be glad that James Hume is back in action after missing the early part of the season with injury. The visitors look to have the obvious edge in the halfbacks as the home team has a very inexperienced pairing at nine and ten. We are backing Munster to win this match by 4 points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Munster
15 Mike Haley, 14 Shane Daly, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Rory Scannell, 11 Patrick Campbell, 10 Jack Crowley, 9 Paddy Patterson, 8 Alex Kendellen, 7 John Hodnett, 6 Jack O’Donoghue (c), 5 Eoin O’Connor, 4 Edwin Edogbo, 3 John Ryan, 2 Diarmuid Barron, 1 Dave Kilcoyne
Ulster
15 Stewart Moore, 14 Ben Moxham, 13 James Hume, 12 Luke Marshall, 11 Ethan McIlroy, 10 Billy Burns, 9 Nathan Doak, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Sean Reffell, 6 David McCann, 5 Sam Carter, 4 Alan O’Connor (c), 3 Marty Moore, 2 Tom Stewart, 1 Andy Warwick
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Munster victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 2.85
Playabets 2.80
Sunbet 2.85
Odds comparison on the Munster handicap:
The complete odds on the Stormers handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (+4.5) 1.95
Sunbet (+4.5) 1.90
Playabets (+4.5) 1.95
Predictions and Odds in details
There are excellent odds on the Munster upset win but if you looking for a safety bet then I suggest the home side on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (+4.5) 1.95, Sunbet (+4.5) 1.90 and Playabets (+4.5) 1.95
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